Job Description

Job Title

Controls Project Engineer

Job Description

Effective April 1, 2026, Toyota Automated Logistics brings together Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore under one unified brand. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.

At a glance:

We are seeking a motivated Controls Project Engineer to join our team in Barcelona, Spain. In this role, you will design, program, test, and commission PLC controls for our automated material handling and warehouse automation systems. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and customers, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality automation solutions across Southern Europe.

Your Impact:

• Design and develop PLC control software for automated material handling and warehouse systems.
• Lead and execute controls engineering activities throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across international locations to deliver integrated automation solutions.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with third-party equipment suppliers and software partners.
• Ensure controls projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Perform in-house testing, validation, and troubleshooting of PLC software and hardware.
• Travel to customer sites to commission systems, conduct functional testing, and support customer acceptance activities.
• Support customer go-live and ramp-up phases and ensure a successful handover to the lifecycle services organization.

What makes you a great fit?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, Controls Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal and PLC-based control applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage technical interfaces and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Native Spanish speaker with a good command of English.
• Pragmatic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Team player with the ability to balance quality, cost, lead time, and technical requirements.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 50%.

What you can look forward to:

Flexible compensation currently including:

• Private medical insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Transportation vouchers
• Childcare vouchers
• Collective savings insurance

The amounts allocated to the flexible compensation products you choose will be deducted from your annual gross salary, resulting in tax savings for you.

Ready to join Toyota Automated Logistics? We look forward to hearing from you!

We look forward to your application. No cover letter is required, just send us your CV and relevant qualifications.

Your contact for questions:

Alina Hauberg

+49 2161 6800168

Who we are:

At Toyota Automated Logistics, you actively shape the future of intelligent intralogistics. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation solutions. Founded in April 2026, we bring together the strengths of Bastian Solutions, viastore, and Vanderlande’s warehousing business under one unified brand.Together, we develop scalable automation systems, intelligent software, and end-to-end lifecycle services that help customers create smarter, more efficient supply chains worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request. #TAL